The Core i5-3570K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450S, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $47.75 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-3570K
- A faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-3450S
- Up to 38% cheaper – $77.48 vs $125.23
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Core i5-3570K vs Core i5-3450S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
€125.23
61%
Value, €/FPS
€0.73/FPS
62%
Core i5-3450S
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
114
99%
Price, €
€77.48
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
100%
Core i5-3570K vs Core i5-3450S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3570K vs Core i5-3450S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3570K vs Core i5-3450S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3570K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3570K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 77 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
